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You most likely own your code, I wouldn't tell him you took a copy though.
I also wouldn't work for him even in written contract, people willing to screw others without a contract probably don't have the morals to even obey a written contract and it would take you more money than it's worth just to get him to pay it out (in court).
My suggestion? Find a new job thats willing to pay you what they say they're going to pay you.
I also wouldn't work for him even in written contract, people willing to screw others without a contract probably don't have the morals to even obey a written contract and it would take you more money than it's worth just to get him to pay it out (in court).
My suggestion? Find a new job thats willing to pay you what they say they're going to pay you.
It goes both ways as I have dealt with some very very bad contractors. The contract is more to make sure both the client and contractor are thinking the same thing and if well written then there will be no need to use the contract in court.Sami wrote:Contracts are a must. Never trust anyone in the business world.
Though, depending on your local/fed laws, a verbal agreement might also extend to an email exchange or an instant messenger conversation so long as you can provide the printed evidence for examination.
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Yeah, it's all about IP rights.d11wtq wrote:It depends upon your contract. I'm not right up on legal stuff but I believe if you're looking at your contract you're looking for something called "Intellectual Property" -- or IPGrim... wrote:In the UK, I'm pretty sure that code you write during working hours belong to the company you work for.
Even when you are employed full-time by the company.
I highly recommend avoiding the term "Intellectual Property". A great resource on why: http://www.gnu.org/philosophy/not-ipr.xhtmld11wtq wrote:It depends upon your contract. I'm not right up on legal stuff but I believe if you're looking at your contract you're looking for something called "Intellectual Property" -- or IP
The only thing he is looking for is copyright information in his contract. No trademarks, patents, or other such nonsense. Its all about copyrights, so look for that.
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oh you are oh so right in every aspect of the situation (i cant walk down the street without being like WHOA THAT GIRL...)onion2k wrote:.. living is cheap .. I've heard good things about Estonian women .. That's it, I'm moving to Estonia.
other stuff: property of not, its mine. i wrote it and i was getting paid illigally and his business is not legal in any way. if i was a jerk face (pardon my french) i would turn him into the goverment and he would get fined huge amounts of money. he is lucky im a nice guy with php talent